$1,775,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2024
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,549 Sq Ft
1,859 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$696 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Ross Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Hardwood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to S Street Dog Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 1611 Riggs Place NW - an elegant, architecturally significant home, built in 1864, in the heart of popular Dupont. With over a century of history, Riggs Place is a beautiful tree-lined street  with brick townhomes in the Victorian and Romanesque styles. The 3,400 sqft townhome features hardwood floors, built-ins, stained glass windows, arched entries, high ceilings and other unique, striking historical details. With a north-south orientation, the front facing living room and upper front bedrooms are bright and filled with sunlight throughout the day. The main floor offers a spacious living room, with bay windows and a wood-burning  fireplace, and opens to the formal dining room with built-ins, fireplace and views to the rear patio. There are four large bedrooms, two with fireplaces, and 2.5 bathrooms across four levels. A rear brick-paved patio is perfect for outdoor entertaining and leads to the detached 1 car garage. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to live on one of the oldest and most charming blocks in DC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theodore Adamstein

TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #SP98373189 Listed on: 04/04/2024

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Theodore Adamstein

TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #SP98373189 Listed on: 04/04/2024

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,422

Year Built

  • Built in 1864 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 1,859 Sq Ft Lot
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Skylights
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Solid Hardwood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old City #2 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 32
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0178//0032

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,422

Year Built

Built in 1864 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1864
  • Year Renovated: 2024
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 1611 Riggs Place NW - an elegant, architecturally significant home, built in 1864, in the heart of popular Dupont. With over a century of history, Riggs Place is a beautiful tree-lined street  with brick townhomes in the Victorian and Romanesque styles. The 3,400 sqft townhome features hardwood floors, built-ins, stained glass windows, arched entries, high ceilings and other unique, striking historical details. With a north-south orientation, the front facing living room and upper front bedrooms are bright and filled with sunlight throughout the day. The main floor offers a spacious living room, with bay windows and a wood-burning  fireplace, and opens to the formal dining room with built-ins, fireplace and views to the rear patio. There are four large bedrooms, two with fireplaces, and 2.5 bathrooms across four levels. A rear brick-paved patio is perfect for outdoor entertaining and leads to the detached 1 car garage. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to live on one of the oldest and most charming blocks in DC.
  • Special Features: 4098
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven - Wall, Washer, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Walkout Level, Windows, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance, Daylight, Partial
  • Total Sq Ft: 3435
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2549
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 664.97
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2549
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 886
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 886
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1611

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: 3rd Party

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1859.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land Not Rated
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RA-2
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11422.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0178//0032
  • Tax Lot: 32
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2549
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 05/09/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
1611 Riggs Pl Nw Llc
Bought by
Guida Family Gstt-Exempt Trust and Guida
Seller's Agent
Matt Ackland
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Hoda Martorana
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$3,895,000
Sold Price
$3,775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-3.08%
Views
165

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-54.77%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2024
Closed on
Apr 25, 2024
Sold by
Polivy Margot and Polivy Gail
Bought by
1611 Riggs Pl Nw Llc
Seller's Agent
Theodore Adamstein
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Theodore Adamstein
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
4.72%
Views
58

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
102.43%
Original Mortgage
$2,623,905
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $3,775,000 Paragon Title And Escrow
Deed $1,775,000 Paragon Title And Escrow
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,623,905 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $3,775,000 -3.1% $1,024 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2025 03/06/25 For Sale $3,895,000 +119.4% $1,057 / Sq Ft
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Sold $1,775,000 +4.7% $696 / Sq Ft
04/07/2024 04/07/24 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2024 04/04/24 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $665 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $11,826 $1,478,400 $795,630 $682,770
2023 $11,739 $1,465,080 $794,630 $670,450
2022 $11,422 $1,422,510 $777,490 $645,020
2021 $11,393 $1,416,700 $769,790 $646,910
2020 $11,157 $1,388,280 $753,820 $634,460
2019 $10,718 $1,335,840 $741,590 $594,250
2018 $10,491 $1,307,590 $0 $0
2017 $9,706 $1,214,380 $0 $0
2016 $9,056 $1,137,140 $0 $0
2015 $8,296 $1,047,390 $0 $0
2014 $7,696 $975,650 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2134452

Bright MLS

APN: 0178-0032